Natalie Portman's Best Red Carpet Moments
Whether you’re a fan of rom-coms, fantasies, or tear-jerking dramas, we can almost guarantee everyone’s seen and admired at least one of Natalie Portman‘s movies. And while her impressive acting chops can make millions flock to the box office, we’ve also had a soft spot for her personal style over the years too.
From extravagant ball gowns at the Cannes Film Festival red carpet, to mini dresses that perfectly show off her toned legs, Portman dares to take risks on the carpet and always looks beautiful and elegant while she’s at it. And, luckily for her fans, this awards season will be seeing plenty of her given her role as Elizabeth in May December.
So, in honor of the surely beautiful looks we’ll see her wear in the next few months, and her 43rd birthday today, we’ve taken a trip down memory lane and looked back at all her most memorable red carpet looks in the past.
To choose your favorite look of Portman’s of all time, scroll below!
A version of this article was originally published on Jan 2024.
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Natalie Portman attended the award ceremony during the 50th Deauville American Film Festival in this showstopping, sparkling sheer and edgy dress that has the internet talking.
Regal in Red Roses
For the 2024 Film Independent Spirit Awards, Natalie Portman turned heads in this red-rose embellished leather two-piece from Balmain.
Dark & Elegant Vibes
On Jan 9, for the 14th Governors Awards, Natalie Portman looked so dark and elegant in this black Schiaparelli gown.
Feeling Romantic
Natalie Portman brought her romantic side to the carpet in this multi-colored Christian Dior Haute Couture dress at the 2024 Golden Globe Awards.
Power of Red
Portman looked ultra chic at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival in this belted red mini dress, matching blazer, strappy sandals and statement black sunglasses.
Dior Girl
Also at Cannes, Portman looked incredible in this replica of a 1949 Christian Dior dress with a strapless bodice and a scalloped billowing skirt.
In the Blues
Portman continued her high-fashion Cannes streak in this shimmering blue and silver strapless gown. Loving the matching necklace!
A Marvel in Metallic
Portman turned heads at the Thor: Love and Thunder premiere in this asymmetrical glittering mini-dress paired with a statement brown smokey eye.
Powerful & Plunging
In another major minidress moment, Portman wore this ultra-plunging black dress at the 2019 premiere of Lucy In The Sky.
Going for Gold
During the Venice Film Festival in 2018, Portman wowed in this statement gold sequined dress with a low silver neckline and a black velvet belt.
Bump Ready
In early 2017, when Portman was pregnant with her now 6-year-old daughter Amalia, the actress showed off her growing baby bump in this billowing ivory dress with ruffled sleeves at the Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Proudly Preggers
At the Golden Globe Awards that same year, Portman wore this bright yellow mustard gown with silver embellishments.
Bohemian Edge
Portman showed off her bohemian edge in this white dress with an embroidered sun and a matching blazer at the American Film Institute in 2016.
Glowing Goddess
In another bump-tastic look, Portman looked like a true Greek goddess at the Venice Film Festival in 2016.
So Elegant
Portman looked like the definition of elegance in this A-line ivory dress at the 2016 premiere of A Tale Of Love & Darkness.
Matching the Carpet
At 2015’s Cannes Film Festival, Portman perfectly matched the red carpet in this simple and sleek bright red column dress.
Embracing the Pattern
Also at the same Cannes Festival, Portman embraced pattern and color in this black and light blue skirt paired with a strapless black top. Classic and a twist of fun!
Color-Blocking
Portman proved she wasn’t afraid of color during 2013’s New York City Ballet 2013 Fall Gala in this blue, yellow and black color-blocking dress.
Pretty in Polka-Dot
Portman looked as beautiful as ever at the 2012 Academy Awards in this strapless red polka-dot dress with a statement diamond necklace.
First Time Mama
Back in 2011, when she was pregnant with her now 12-year-old son Aleph, Portman also embraced the bump. At the Screen Actors Guild Awards, for example, she looked elegant as ever in this strapless white number.
Pretty in Pink
A few days earlier, at the Golden Globe Awards, Portman rocked another strapless dress in this draped pastel pink gown with a red rose and a matching red clutch.
Keeping to the Classics
Also in that month, Portman opted for a more hidden bump look in this flowy black and white one-shoulder dress at the Critics’ Choice Movie Awards.
Purple Magic
At the 2011 Oscars, Portman looked gorgeous in this off-the-shoulder deep purple dress with matching heels. During the big night, the actress won her Best Actress statuette for Black Swan.
Ravishing in Red
While Portman rocked many beautiful red dresses over the years, this embroidered dress she wore to the 2010 Venice International Film Festival might be our favorite.
Swan-Like
Long before her breakout role in 2010’s Black Swan, Portman wowed in this almost swan-like structured dress at amfAR’s Cinema Against AIDS 2008 benefit.
Keeping It Monochromatic
Even at the beginning of her career, Portman always turned heads on the carpet. This dark gray plunging dress with a gold belt at the Oscars, for example, was a total showstopper.
Rocking the Bald Head
After going fully bald while filming V for Vendetta, Portman embraced her edgy side at the 58th Cannes Film Festival in this black velvet layered dress.
Always a Fashionista
In one of her first red carpets, Portman looked cool and sexy in this purple and brown ensemble at the 2004 Closer premiere.
